SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Digital radio communications system supports collaboration across 1,200 municipal agents as they serve the city's 2.7 million residents * * * Belo Horizonte, Brazil - October 22, 2024 - The Belo Horizonte City Hall has chosen Motorola Solutions' (NYSE: MSI) digital mobile radio (DMR) communication system for its Integrated Operations Center (COP-BH). The new system supports 1,200 public agents from t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning consumers, in the wake of major flooding caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton, to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles that soon may be entering the used car market. Preliminary industry estimates indicate the hurricanes flooded thousands of vehicles in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. That damage inclu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Huangshan Hengjiangwan, a modern getaway set amidst the beautiful Huangshan city in China. Nestled along the serene banks of the Hengjiang Wetland Park, this hotel offers an idyllic retreat for travelers seeking to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Huangshan and to immerse themselves i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Pawnee, Illinois man with soliciting and possessing child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul's ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade such materials online. The Attorney General's office char  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: The 2024 Du Quoin State Fair broke its previous attendance records, attracting over 204,000 visitors during its 11-day run from August 23rd to September 2nd. This marked a major achievement for the annual event, surpassing the 2022 record of 171,000 attendees and setting a new benchmark for the Du Quoin Fair. From the opening Twilight Parade to the final performance by Nelly, the fa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: The federal government has stepped into the legal fight over a new Illinois law that could change how banks and credit unions handle transaction fees. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit aimed at blocking the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Passed earlier this year, the law would be the first in the country to b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: Round 2 of the Illinois Grocery Initiative's "New Stores in Food Deserts" program is now open, offering critical grants to improve access to fresh, nutritious food in underserved communities. With $11 million in funding available, the program is designed to combat food insecurity by supporting the development of grocery stores in areas where fresh food options are scarce. Qualifying  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * * SmartGrade technology choices for John Deere customers will include Trimble in the future. * With the addition of Trimble technology to the John Deere SmartGrade portfolio, customers will benefit from having integrated grade control solutions that can operate seamlessly on any jobsite. * * * Expanding job  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * New facility expansion to house additional training services * * * OLATHE, KANSAS (October 22, 2024) -- Today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced an expansion to its Agriculture & Turf training center and field site near Orlando, Florida. This investment advances the company's commitment to customer success through the support   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets assist with securing the loan for Varsity Berkeley, a 308-bed complex just two blocks from UC Berkeley * * * LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured a $36 million acquisition financing for Varsity Berkeley, a mid-rise student housing complex in Berkeley, California. JLL worked on behalf of  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets orchestrates sale of fully occupied Katy Green Shopping Center in thriving Texas suburb * * * HOUSTON, Oct. 22, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the sale of Katy Green, a 14,920-squre-foot shopping center in Houston, Texas. JLL represented Wile Interests, Inc., the seller, in the transaction and secured  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Trivest Partners on the close of Trivest Growth Investment Fund III (TGIF III) at $730 million of total capital commitments, which includes the commitments from Trivest and its affiliates. TGIF III was meaningfully oversubscribed primarily due to the strong support of Trivest's current investor base and was largely completed in a single close, less than 60 days from initial  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising investment firm Wendel on a definitive partnership agreement relating to a strategic investment, which includes the acquisition of 75% of Monroe Capital LLC, a sponsoring program of up to $800 million to accelerate Monroe Capital's growth and a GP commitment for up to $200 million. Wendel will pay $1.13 billion at the closing. Monroe management will continue to own 25%   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: BFKN is pleased to announce the addition of Jill Doherty to the Litigation Group. Jill has substantial experience working on high-stakes securities class actions, business disputes, and antitrust cases. She is adept at drafting crucial motions and pleadings in both federal and state court, and her experience extends to conducting thorough legal research, managing document reviews, and coordinating c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown has been honored by The Legal Aid Society at its annual Pro Bono Publico Awards. Mayer Brown litigators worked with The Legal Aid Society to successfully secure the transfer of a transgender female prisoner to a women's prison after she spent nearly a decade in a men's prison, and for several years had unsuccessfully sought transfer to a gender-aligned facility. This significant development came afte  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: McDermott Will & Emery has advised the Le Cottier family and Doodle, the company behind the proposed takeover bid, filed with the AMF on October 15, 2024 for Lexibook, a company listed on Euronext Growth Paris. The Le Cottier family, shareholders and founders of Lexibook, and Lawrence Rosen LLC have entered into an investment agreement to act in concert in connection with a proposed voluntary  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery advised one of the affiliates of H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $65 billion of capital under management, on the acquisition of Rainham Industrial Services Limited, a leading UK provider of industrial installation, maintenance and refurbishment services to power generation, energy from waste, nuclear and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: A New York litigation team from international law firm McDermott Will & Emery has secured a decisive win for Argo Blockchain plc, a publicly traded cryptocurrency mining company in a securities class action lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. On October 9, 2024, the court granted the team's motion to dismiss the amended class action complaint with prejudice   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Today, the Chicago Tribune endorsed Republican nominee Joe McGraw in IL-17, making extreme Democrat Eric Sorensen the ONLY non-endorsed Illinois incumbent by the newspaper. "It's no question Eric Sorensen's extreme values are wildly out of touch with the working-class voters in his district. Instead of fighting for good-paying jobs and safe communities in Illinois, Sorensen would rather push his S  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Hamilton Lane's market leading analytics and data will be available to help Northern Trust Asset Servicing clients gain insight into their private market investments * * * CHICAGO & CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced today that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), a leading global p  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: Roosevelt University's American Dream Reconsidered Conference began the week of events with the panel "Navigating Immigration Issues in Chicago and Beyond in Today's America," a discussion providing an in-depth exploration of vital topics surrounding immigration. President Ali Malekzadeh delivered the opening remarks to a crowd of students, faculty and community members in the historic Ganz Hall on Ro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - announced today that that it has launched RSM Catamaran, a suite of integrated, outsourced solutions for middle market organizations. RSM Catamaran offers a modern, integrated, industry-focused scalable suite of outsourced solutions, that harnesses th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Consumers pull back on purchases ahead of anticipated deals, shifting the timing of spending, but not boosting overall retail revenue. * * * U.S. retail spending remains stable, but consumers are making adjustments to purchase behavior, according to Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern University's Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music kicks off the fall season of choir concerts with a reflection on the gun violence crisis gripping our nation. "A Concert for Hope" to be held on Sunday, Oct. 27 at Alice Millar Chapel in Evanston addresses the urgent issue of gun violence and aims to create space both to mourn victims and to inspire hope for a better, safer   more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Inc. will release financial results for the third quarter 2024 before the market opens on Tuesday, Nov. 5. * * * UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it will release financial results for the third quarter   more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Walgreens Boots Alliance, a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise company, issued the following news release: * * * The Dream Vault will provide free, high-quality produce to more than 175 local households per week * * * CHICAGO and DEERFIELD, Ill., October 22, 2024 - To improve health equity and food security in the Chicago market, Walgreens is joining forces with non-profit Dion's Chicago Dream to host a Dream Vault smart locker at the company's Gag  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Walgreens Boots Alliance, a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise company, issued the following news release: * * * Findings revealed fewer hospital stays and cost savings among adherent patients. * * * A recent study evaluating the use of hematological oral oncolytics in cancer patients demonstrated that patients who were adherent to their oral cancer medications were more likely to have fewer hospital visits, shorter hospital stays and lower  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Winston and Strawn LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: NEW YORK - October 21, 2024 - Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that James ("Jamie") Saeli has joined the firm's Transactions Department as a partner in the New York office and a member of the Tax Practice. Jamie focuses his practice on the tax aspects of real estate finance specializing in mortgage-backed securitization, particularly real estate investment conduits ("REMICs  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: The Western Illinois University Multicultural Center, in collaboration with the University Counseling Center and the Office of Student Engagement, will host "State of Mind: Empowering Conversations for a Healthier Tomorrow" featuring guest speaker Kaleb Joseph at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the University Grand Ballroom. This event, supported by the Mental Health Early Action on Campus   more